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Murray keen to play at US Open and French Open

Murray keen to play at US Open and French Open

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Murray, 33, has not competed since playing in the Davis Cup in November due to complications with his hip but is set to return on Tuesday at a behind-closed-doors tournament in London, the 'Battle of the Brits', organised by his brother Jamie.

Australian Wright joins Punjab Kings as bowling coach

Australian Wright joins Punjab Kings as bowling coach

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Damien Wright has worked with Australian Big Bash League sides Hobart Hurricanes and the Melbourne Stars and also served as the bowling coach of New Zealand team.

EPL PIX: Liverpool go top after crushing United

EPL PIX: Liverpool go top after crushing United

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Liverpool moved to 76 points from 32 games with title rivals Manchester City on 74 points from one game fewer, with Pep Guardiola's side hosting Brighton and Hove Albion at the Etihad on Wednesday.

'Our most important client is India'

'Our most important client is India'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

'We actually have a problem because there may be too much activity in India.' 'Markets don't like too much concentration. But we are very happy with our collaborations in India.'

50% of American adults are fully vaccinated: Biden

50% of American adults are fully vaccinated: Biden

Rediff.com26 May 2021

This means that half of adults are cleared under CDC guidelines to not wear a mask in most indoor and outdoor settings.

Lampard gets another shot at coaching

Lampard gets another shot at coaching

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Frank Lampard has been tasked with a tough challenge of resurrecting Everton

Dhawan-led Indian team departs for Sri Lanka tour

Dhawan-led Indian team departs for Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

The second-string Indian led by Shikhar Dhawan departed for Colombo on Monday for their limited overs against Sri Lanka next month.

2nd T20 PIX: India edge Ireland in run fest; claim series 2-0

2nd T20 PIX: India edge Ireland in run fest; claim series 2-0

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

IMAGES from the 2nd T20I between Ireland and India in Malahide, Ireland, on Tuesday.

'Tough for Murray to win another Grand Slam'

'Tough for Murray to win another Grand Slam'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

The extended lockdown of tennis will help Andy Murray's return from injury but it will be "a big ask" for him to add to his three Grand Slam titles, according to former British number one Greg Rusedski. Murray underwent hip re-surfacing surgery at the start of 2019 and resumed playing doubles in June before returning to singles action in August.

Gambhir back in IPL as Lucknow franchise's team mentor

Gambhir back in IPL as Lucknow franchise's team mentor

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir was on Saturday appointed mentor of the new Lucknow franchise for IPL 2022.

'Liger Is Kickass, Sir'

'Liger Is Kickass, Sir'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

'Our hero is strong and you must have seen the mother, she is stronger.' 'And Mike Tyson is the strongest!'

Hurkacz thrashes Medvedev for Halle title; Jabeur wins

Hurkacz thrashes Medvedev for Halle title; Jabeur wins

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Hubert Hurkacz showed his Wimbledon credentials on Sunday, hammering world number one Daniil Medvedev

Raducanu storms into 3rd rd; Nadal tastes defeat on injury return

Raducanu storms into 3rd rd; Nadal tastes defeat on injury return

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Raducanu stormed into the third round of the Cincinnati Open

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Images from Day 1 of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in Flushing Meadows, New York, on Monday.

Madrid: Alcaraz upsets idol Nadal to set up Djokovic semi-final

Madrid: Alcaraz upsets idol Nadal to set up Djokovic semi-final

Rediff.com7 May 2022

'I wanted to fight until the last ball and that was the key.'

PHOTOS: Djokovic cruises into quarters; Murray eliminated

PHOTOS: Djokovic cruises into quarters; Murray eliminated

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Top seed Novak Djokovic made quick work of Tennys Sandgren at the Western and Southern Open on Tuesday, never dropping serve en route to a 6-2, 6-4 win over the American, while big-serving Milos Raonic enjoyed a straight sets win over Andy Murray.

Financially troubled Zimbabwe cricketer seeks sponsorships

Financially troubled Zimbabwe cricketer seeks sponsorships

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Zimbabwe, which was granted ODI status before the 1983 World Cup and Test status in 1992, has been struggling in international cricket for a long time.

PIX: Manchester City, Liverpool win first leg quarter-finals

PIX: Manchester City, Liverpool win first leg quarter-finals

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Manchester City took a slender lead from the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final after Kevin De Bruyne's 70th minute goal earned them a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday. In anothr match, Liverpool took a firm grip of their Champions League tie with Benfica as goals from Ibrahima Konate, Sadio Mane and Luis Diaz earned them a 3-1 victory in Lisbon.

All about Australian Open champion Nadal

All about Australian Open champion Nadal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

Factbox on Spain's Rafael Nadal

Slow recovery further delays Murray's return

Slow recovery further delays Murray's return

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'I don't want to rush anything or put a timeline on my recovery. I'm going to listen to my body and step back on the court to compete when the time is right'

Viswanath recalls first meeting with Mantri, 'Polly kaka'

Viswanath recalls first meeting with Mantri, 'Polly kaka'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

The legendary GR Viswanath on Saturday recalled his first meeting with two India stalwarts -- Madhav Mantri and Polly Umrigar -- and spoke about how an advice shared by the former remained with him throughout his distinguished career.

Murray ready to risk travel for grand slams

Murray ready to risk travel for grand slams

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Murray seeks assurance on quarantine issues before US Open.

World No 1 Barty retires from tennis at 25

World No 1 Barty retires from tennis at 25

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

World number one Ash Barty has decided to retire from professional tennis at the age of 25 and at the peak of her game, citing the fulfilment of her tennis goals and fatigue with life on the Tour.

PIX: Djokovic tames Van Rijthoven, meets Sinner next

PIX: Djokovic tames Van Rijthoven, meets Sinner next

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Images from the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on Sunday.

Murray back on the court after hip surgery

Murray back on the court after hip surgery

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The 31-year-old said last month he could possibly play at Wimbledon as he is now pain free after the surgery.

Yuvraj to play in Abu Dhabi T10 tournament

Yuvraj to play in Abu Dhabi T10 tournament

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

One of the reasons Yuvraj retired was that he wanted to play in leagues around the world and have "some fun". At the moment, the BCCI doesn't allow an active cricketer to take part in a foreign league.

Crowds barred at Arsenal-Southampton EPL match due to rise in COVID cases

Crowds barred at Arsenal-Southampton EPL match due to rise in COVID cases

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Fulham's home game against Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday has also been pushed behind closed doors, while West Ham United too will host Crystal Palace without spectators on the same day.

Murray won't last long at Australian Open: McEnroe

Murray won't last long at Australian Open: McEnroe

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Former world number one Andy Murray is unlikely to last long at the Australian Open and playing pain-free would be a victory for the Scot, according to John McEnroe.

Federer pulls out of Tokyo Olympics

Federer pulls out of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'During the grass court season, I unfortunately experienced a setback with my knee, and have accepted that I must withdraw from the Tokyo Olympic Games.'

Afghanistan close in on maiden Test win after Rashid Khan's fifer

Afghanistan close in on maiden Test win after Rashid Khan's fifer

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Chasing 147 for victory, Afghanistan were 29 for one with Ihsanullah Janat batting on 16 and Rahmat Shah unbeaten on 11 at the close of play.

Tokyo Games: What A Runner!

Tokyo Games: What A Runner!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Eliud Kipchoge confirmed his status as the Greatest Marathoner of the 21st Century by winning a second Olympic Marathon, only the third runner in history to do so.

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Dear Friend is for those who idealised Dil Chahta Hai all out of proportion, and then warmed up to the premise that friendship could be a lot more complicated, and transient, observes Sreehari Nair.

Murray could make return after hip surgery

Murray could make return after hip surgery

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Three-time Grand Slam champion Murray said before his first round exit at the Australian Open last month that the tournament could be his last as a professional due to severe hip pain.

The Masters of Grand Slams

The Masters of Grand Slams

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

A Swiss maestro. A Spanish wizard. A Serbian ace.

T20 World Cup: Erasmus, Wiese take debutants Namibia to Super 12s

T20 World Cup: Erasmus, Wiese take debutants Namibia to Super 12s

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Gerhard Erasmus led from the front with a well-crafted unbeaten fifty to guide debutants Namibia to a historic eight-wicket win over Ireland in the first round Group B match and qualification spot in Super 12s of the ICC T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Friday.

What exactly is wrong with Murray? Becker, McEnroe try to find out...

What exactly is wrong with Murray? Becker, McEnroe try to find out...

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Andy Murray's wretched form ahead of the next week's French Open has left pundits including Boris Becker scratching their heads about what exactly is wrong with the world number one.

Palm Springs review

Palm Springs review

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Any movie about time loops is bound to draw comparisons with the Bill Murray classic, Groundhog Day but Palm Springs holds rather well on its own, raves Sukanya Verma.

Tennis: Medvedev meets Nadal in Acapulco semis

Tennis: Medvedev meets Nadal in Acapulco semis

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Medvedev squandered a two-set lead against Nadal in their previous meeting in the Melbourne final in January, allowing the Spaniard to clinch his 21st Grand Slam title.

ICC Rankings: Kohli, Rohit maintain top two spots

ICC Rankings: Kohli, Rohit maintain top two spots

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

With 871 rating points, Virat Kohli is at the top followed by Rohit (855) and Pakistan's Babar Azam (829).

Djokovic to start quest for Tokyo Olympic gold

Djokovic to start quest for Tokyo Olympic gold

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Djokovic will need to win in Tokyo and then the US Open later this year to achieve the feat that has so far only been accomplished by Steffi Graf in 1988.